31
All these were stewards of King David's property.
32
Jonathan, David's uncle, was a counselor, being a man of understanding and a scribe; Jehiel son of Hachmoni attended the king's sons.
33
Ahithophel was the king's counselor, and Hushai the Archite was the king's friend.
34
After Ahithophel came Jehoiada son of Benaiah, and Abiathar. Joab was commander of the king's army.
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